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Besides the natural scenic beauty that surrounds our community, you can spend hours sightseeing, antique shopping, swimming, fishing, and many more recreational amenities that are available to you in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

The adventurous can raft the areas many whitewater rivers, hike the numerous trails in the area, take in 18 holes at any of the beautiful mountain courses located nearby, or snow ski at any of the three area resorts: Cataloochee in Maggie Valley; Sapphire Valley, in Cashiers, or Ober Gatlinburg.

Appalachian ATV Adventures
We offer complete ATV guided tours in the mountains of western North Carolina and north Georgia. Our season runs from April 1 to December 15 in the Nantahala National Forest

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Mountain adventure of the most diverse kind awaits your visit to Asheville. Whatever the season or the reason for your visit, Asheville is sure to have something special to offer.

The Biltmore House
Biltmore Estate continues to be a top choice for photographers, producers, directors, and location scouts. It's an incomparable setting with easy access to America's largest home, historic properties, and 8,000 acres of woodland and gardens.

Blue Ridge Parkway
The Parkway incorporates several recreation areas, some exceeding 6,000 acres. These parks within the Parkway have visitor centers, camp grounds, picnic areas, trails and, in many instances, concessionaire-operated lodges, restaurants, gas stations and other facilities.

Canoeing, Kayaking and Rafting in NC
The North Carolina Professional Paddlesports Association is an organization of professional outfitters committed to providing the safest and most exciting whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking adventures possible in North Carolina.

Cataloochee Ski Area
Visit Cataloochee Ski Area this season and experience southern hospitality on the slopes. For generations of snow-loving families, Cataloochee is a winter tradition, and with good reason.

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
When you visit Cherokee, North Carolina, you can almost imagine yourself living this way. The same mountains where the Cherokees have maintained their traditions for generations surround you.

Dillsboro
Dillsboro is located in the center of Western North Carolina's vast outdoor playground, near the south entrance to
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Dillsboro Merchants
See what the Dillsboro Merchants have to offer you.

Dillsboro River Company
Raft and ducky rentals for float trips down the Tuckasegee River.

Dollywood
As unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure! Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg.

Local Real Estate Information from First Choice Real Estate
"First Choice Properties and First Class Service" is what our office will offer you. We are locally owned and have an excellent staff to help you find that ideal cabin, home, land or business. One call should do it all.

N.C. Fishing Regulations
The best resource for fishing, hunting and boating information and other wildlife services for citizens and visitors of North Carolina.

Fontana Dam
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains, Fontana is the highest dam in the eastern United States.

Great Smokies Golf
These 23 courses offer the best in Tennessee and North Carolina golf.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is the most visited of our National Park system. The natural beauty and the four distinct seasons enjoyed in the GSMNP is unmatched! The Park includes over 500,000 acres with 800 miles of hiking trails, 10 campgrounds, 1,500 types of plants.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Enjoy year-round scenic train journeys, across valleys, through tunnels and across river gorges, in a spectacular region call the Great Smoky Mountains.

Harrah's Hotel & Casino of Cherokee
Harrah's of Cherokee's new 252-room, 15-story hotel features two restaurants, a conference center, gift shop, indoor pool, fitness area, enhanced with Indian crafts and artwork. Harrah's also brings you all your favorite games in video format.

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, comprised of 400+ members, is committed to improving the quality of life
and welfare of the citizens of Jackson County.

Karing Karrs Holistic Health
Mobile Massage in the privacy of your home, office, hotel or cabin. Clinical Hypnotherapist who, using regression therapy, can help you to minimize and eliminate fears, phobias, stress and anxieties.

Local Weather - The Weather Channel
Check the weather for our area anytime of the day on the Weather Channel's web site.

Nantahala Outdoor Center
Become part of our family and enjoy some of the many activities and services we offer, including whitewater rafting, paddling instruction, the outfitter's store, restaurants, mountain biking, and so much more.

National Forests in North Carolina
The official web site of the National Forests in North Carolina, including the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.

Road and Travel Conditions in North Carolina
Get real time information on events that cause severe and unusual congestion on NCDOT maintained roadways in North Carolina.

Santa's Land
Enter the magical village where Santa lives. It's a day of family fun! Designed for families with children, ages 2 to 8.
A place where imaginations thrive and the magical world of Christmas comes alive.

Smoky Mountain Area Parks Information
Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. The park attracts over nine million visitors each year. Once a part of the Cherokee homeland, the Smokies today are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of trails.

Swain County Chamber of Commerce
A visit to Bryson City will take you back to a simpler, less-complicated time. You'll have lots to do in the Swain County area of Western North Carolina. We're home to much of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including its highest peak, Clingmans Dome.

The Fun Factory
Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, the Fun Factory in the Smokies is Western North Carolina's award-winning destination for family friendly entertainment. Fun for kids of all ages, the Fun Factory is the place for games, mini-golf, bowling, go-karts, laser tag, big screen TVs, party rooms, great restaurants and more. Plus, there's even an area with fun just for the little kids. There�s something for everyone to enjoy.

The Jarrett House
The Jarrett House continues the tradition of home-style food, family-style service and accommodations that have characterized the place for nine decades.

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